CVE-2008-0481: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0481: Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote att...

Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter in a save action.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-0481 affects Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0. A remote attacker could abuse its file browser to browse unintended server directories and view listed .txt and .zip files. This is mainly a confidentiality issue, but exposure on an internet-facing legacy ASP site could reveal sensitive files or help further compromise. Exposure is likely limited to legacy sites still running Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, especially if RTE_file_browser.asp is reachable remotely. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products or CPEs. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize if the affected editor is internet-facing or hosted on systems containing sensitive documents, credentials, backups, or operational files. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove unsupported Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 deployments.; Disable or restrict access to RTE_file_browser.asp if still present.; Check Web Wiz release notes for vendor-supported upgrade or remediation guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 29, 2008, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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editor-rte-directory-traversal(39868)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
4971CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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